Popular host Petar Pereža reveals why he left Nova TV after 20 years

After over two decades with Nova TV, popular Croatian television host Petar Pereža has officially announced his move to RTL, where he will take on the role of host and editor for the flagship news program, "RTL Danas." The 46-year-old Split native emphasized that his departure from Nova TV was not a hasty choice but rather a decision that had been developing over time.

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I would say the decision matured as long as it needed for a person to recognize the moment for a new professional cycle. Twenty years in one place is a huge period in which I gave my maximum and matured both as a person and as a professional.

"I would say the decision matured as long as it needed for a person to recognize the moment for a new professional cycle," Pereža explained in a recent interview. "Twenty years in one place is a huge period in which I gave my maximum and matured both as a person and as a professional. When the vision of RTL appeared, which perfectly matched my view of modern television, the decision was made with clear peace and conviction that it is the right step forward."

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When the vision of RTL appeared, which perfectly matched my view of modern television, the decision was made with clear peace and conviction that it is the right step forward.

Pereža highlighted the crucial support of his family, particularly his wife Morana, with whom he celebrates 20 years of marriage this year. "She was the only one who knew about every thought and doubt of mine from the first second," he shared. "Her advice was very simple and deep: 'Listen to your inner feeling and choose what will bring you professional peace and new motivation. Whatever you decide, we are behind you.'" He added, "When you have such wind at your back, then you know you cannot go wrong."

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She was the only one who knew about every thought and doubt of mine from the first second. Her advice was very simple and deep: 'Listen to your inner feeling and choose what will bring you professional peace and new motivation. Whatever you decide, we are behind you.'

This career transition coincides with significant personal milestones for Pereža. In addition to his professional move, the family recently welcomed their third child, a daughter named Mari Charbel, joining their two sons, Tome and Šimun. The arrival of their daughter in early May marks a joyous period of change for the popular presenter.

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When you have such wind at your back, then you know you cannot go wrong.